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Disturbed Upland Buffer Planting, Maintenance, and Monitoring Plan 4685 West Branch Road, Orono - Page 3 of 4 Year 3 Evaluation · Plantings should include a diverse mixture of native grasses and forbs · Plantings should not include more than 50% invasive species Year 4 Management · Mow as needed with mower deck approximately 12 inches off the ground to control weedy annuals · Spot spray perennial weedy species as needed · Plantings should include a diverse mixture of native grasses and forbs · Supplemental seeding if needed Year 4 Evaluation · Plantings should include a diverse mixture of native grasses and forbs · Plantings should not include more than Plantings should not include more than 50% invasive species Year 5/Long-term Management · Mowing not necessary or only in portions of the project site with weed problems · Spot spraying of perennial weeds if needed · Optional burning in a 3-5 year rotation alternating spring and fall burns · Optional haying in a 3-5 year rotation late summer or early fall. Alternate with burning or substitute for burning · Supplemental seeding if needed · Plantings should not include more than 50% invasive species Upon final establishment, wetland buffer shall contain little or no bare soil and shall exhibit a dominance of native vegetation. Disturbed Buffer Monitoring Plan Monitoring will begin the first growing season after fall seeding to evaluate vegetation within the disturbed buffer areas. An annual Wetland Buffer Inspection Report will be submitted to the District for up to 5 years following buffer establishment. The annual Wetland Buffer Inspection Report will include: 1) A site plan showing the location of permitted buffer area; areas of bare soil or erosion; areas of invasive vegetation; and location and type of any encroachments on the buffer. 2) Color photos of the wetland buffer taken during the growing season with vantage points for these photos labeled on the site plan.